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On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho)
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On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho)
2783622 On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a flood river near Kolhapur, in Western India, a large snake, detached from a drifting branch, and slipped aboard a boat full of people. The passengers, terrified, rushed to one side of the small steamer, which capsized. More than a hundred people drowned. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 28 August 1932.); © Look and Learn
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This print captures a tragic incident that unfolded on a river in flood near Kolhapur, Western India. In the midst of chaos and panic, a massive snake broke off from a drifting branch and found its way onto a boat filled with unsuspecting passengers. The sight of the serpent sent waves of terror through everyone aboard, causing them to rush to one side of the small steamer in fear. Tragically, their collective weight caused the vessel to capsize, resulting in over a hundred lives lost. The image depicts the harrowing scene as men, women, and children desperately cling to whatever they can find amidst the turbulent waters. The deck is crowded with terrified individuals trying to escape their impending doom while others are seen frantically swimming towards safety. The snake itself is portrayed as an ominous presence slithering amongst the chaos. Illustrated by Achille Beltrame for Courier Sunday on August 28th, 1932, this powerful artwork serves as a reminder of both nature's unpredictability and humanity's vulnerability in face of disaster. It showcases not only the tragedy that occurred but also highlights how quickly fear can lead to catastrophic consequences. Through this color lithograph print, viewers are transported back in time to witness this heartbreaking event unfold before their eyes—a haunting reminder of how fragile life can be when faced with unforeseen circumstances on treacherous waters.
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